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Applicant must speak
English and all forms must be completed in English. |
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Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience as a full-time stockman
with the species concerned. |
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For Equine Attendants: You will need to show evidence of at least 10 flights
accompanying horses within the past three (3) years. |
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For Other Animal Handlers: This is under advisement and not yet
determined. |
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Must submit a completed AATA Animal Attendant Registration Application and
Candidate Registration Form to
AATA with the following: |
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Two letters of
recommendation from companies well known / experienced in the international
animal transport industry as specified in the covering letter.
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Application Fee
or Renewal Fee ** |
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Certificate of
Veterinary Instruction completed by a licensed veterinarian indicating: (Not required
for renewals)
You have
completed instruction by a licensed veterinarian as to the following areas:
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Handling
emergency treatment of minor abrasions
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Treating a
horse with Colic [for equine grooms]
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Treating a
horse [or other animal as appropriate] with stress or fever
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Medical Form
completed by a licensed physician. (Not required for renewals) |
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Certificate of
Competence signed by an employer |
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Legible
photocopy of your current and valid passport. ** |
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Two current photographs
(passport size), or digital camera images sent via e-mail
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A 10 year background Security Check, dated within the past 12 months, from your National
Police Authority or similar body, indicating a clear unblemished record. This can be in their national language.
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The starred items are all that is required for Renewals.
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The
appropriate AATA Committee will review all AATA Animal Attendant Applications
and all candidates must meet the above criteria in order to be eligible
for registration.
Application & Registration Fees:
Initial
Registration Fee:
$325 for the first year [which includes a $50
non-refundable application fee.]
Renewals:
$175 after one year, and thereafter for each two year period
Your
initial Assessment of Competence will be covered by the initial registration and
renewal fees [though not any additional traveling or accommodation costs at the
time of Assessment].
Validity:
AATA ID Cards will be valid for TWO year periods. The attendants will be
added to a published Professional Register. A renewal application must be submitted at least six weeks prior to expiration accompanied
by a Renewal Form and the starred** items above. All attendants who have
already been assessed and were approved for entry into the program will not be
required to be reassessed. Assessment, once completed, is valid for life.
An AATA Animal Attendant
Registration Card remains the property of the Animal Transportation Association
and, as such, may be rescinded or revoked at any time if registrant fails to
meet the standards, rules and
Mission Statement of our Association.
